"I am honoured to be awarded a scholarship from the Wine Institute of California and look forward to advancing my wine education in the WSET Diploma Program with IWEG in 2019!" - Amy Tsung

Wine Institute of California
Wine Institute is the voice for California wine representing more than 1,000 wineries and affiliated businesses from the beautiful and diverse wine regions throughout the state.

As the largest advocacy and public policy association for California wine, and the only group representing the industry at the state, federal and international levels, Wine Institute's Officers, Board of Directors and professional staff work to create an environment where the wine community can flourish and contribute in a positive fashion to our nation, state and local communities.

WSET Global has joined forces with the Tutored Tastings program at the Gourmet Food & Wine Expo to offer tastings that will have you sounding like a pro in less than an hour!

WSET’s Tastings join Tutored Tastings’ line-up of engaging and enjoyable wine and spirit seminars, presented by a who’s who of Canadian experts including Master Sommeliers John Szabo and Scott Zebarth, The Thirsty Traveler Kevin Brauch and VINES Magazine co-founder Christopher Waters. This is an unrivalled opportunity to taste incredible wines and spirits and learn what makes them so special.

Taste Like a Pro with Peter Wearing, DipWSET
Peter will take you on a journey from absolute novice to tasting like a professional in just one hour. This session will change the way you approach wine — showing you how to be more adventurous, bold and confident in your choices and how to find the best quality wines in the myriad options out there. Learn how to train your palate and sound like a pro!

WSET Global is delighted to invite Diploma alumni and current Diploma Students to join them at the ARTA Gallery in Toronto's Distillery District for an exclusive networking reception and sherry tasting with Gonzalez Byass.
The evening will be hosted by Michelle Paris DipWSET, WSET Alumni Advisory Board member for Canada, and Rob McCaughey, Business Development Manager - Spirits, USA.

Michelle and Rob will be joined by Christopher Canale-Parola of Gonzalez Byass who will lead an in-depth tasting of sherries from the Gonzalez Byass portfolio including the limited edition Tio Pepe En Rama and a selection from their Palmas series.

A short update on the development of WSET in the America's and outline the upcoming changes to WSET's qualification suite, including Diploma will be provided. Rob and Michelle will also be on-hand to discuss the many ways wine and spirit professionals in Canada (and beyond) can continue their involvement with WSET after their studies.

The event is a relaxed opportunity to make new connections or re-connect with your fellow WSET Diploma peers.